Prison Epistles Berean: Chapter Quizzes 1-2

The traditional view is that the prison epistles were written from

Rome.

Colosse was located on the banks of the

Lycus River.

Colosse was in what Roman province?

Asia

Colosse is located in modern-day

Turkey.

Paul describes the false teaching at Colosse as

philosophic, legalistic, and Christ-less.

In Paul’s introductory remarks to the believers at Colosse, he is thankful for their

faith, hope, and love.

The most visible proof of a life transformed by the gospel is the evidence of

love.

It is believed that the native from Colosse who started the church there was

Epaphras

According to Colossians 1, effective intercessory prayer is

corporate, continual, and filled with concern for others.

A guide for intercessory prayer can be found in

Colossians 1:9–14.

Concerning Christ’s relationship to creation, which statement is correct?

A. By Him all things were created.

B. All things were created through Him.

C. All things were created for Him.

Which statement best describes the goal of creation?

All things were created for Him.

According to Colossians 1:22, the purpose of reconciliation is to

present believers holy before God.

Suffering in ministry is

to be expected.

According to Colossians 1:27–28, to whom did God want to make known the mystery of Christ?

Gentiles and all people

The tasks of preaching the gospel and the maturing of believers are accomplished through

the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.

Paul uses the analogy of being built up in Christ, which is

construction terminology.

In Colossians 2:8, Paul warns the Colossians to not be taken captive by

hollow or deceptive philosophy.

Being set apart to serve God is called

sanctification.

Legalism is

the religion of human achievement.